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Newsletter #012
Feburary 2023
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Talofa*Aloha*Alii*Bula*Fakaalofa lahi atu*Hafa adai*Iokwe*Ia orana*Kia orana*Kia Ora*Ko na Mauri*Malo e lelei*Mogethin*Hello!
(These are various hellos in different Pacific Islander languages)
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Feburary 2023 | Announcements
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SFUSD Fa'aSamoa Initiative celebrates Black History Month & their 1 year anniversary of their monthly FASI Newsletter! What an honor! Check out all newsletters from 2022! |
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All elementary and middle school buses will have early dismissal during the week of
March 6-10, 2023
to support Parent-Teacher Conferences. The early dismissal will be based on the Wednesday schedule.
If, for example, a school has a 12:50 p.m. dismissal time on Wednesdays, during parent conference week the dismissal for Monday through Friday will be 12:50 p.m. All buses, GenEd and IEP, will adhere to the revised schedule for Parent-Teacher Conference week.
The following services will be canceled during the weeks of Parent-Teacher Conferences to accommodate this change in the bell schedule.
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Elementary & middle school early releases
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Elementary, middle, and high school Therapy services after 12:00 p.m.
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All field trips using ZUM buses
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Spring 2023 - In partnership with SF Tongans Rise Up, SFUSD staff and Office of Access & Equity - they bring you two (Samoan & Tongan) Pacific Islander language & culture courses offered for SFUSD Middle and High School Students! Check out information on flyers!
*Connect with our Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Coordinator, Heaven Anoa'i for more information: anoaih@sfusd.edu
*Instructor for Samoan Language Course: Herbert "Wylie" Ilalio: ilalioh@sfusd.edu
*Instructor for Tongan Language Course: Asipesionau Finau: sftongansriseup@gmail.com
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By popular demand, Faitau Fridays are back!
Starting March 10-May 26!
SFUSD NHPI Literacy Read-a-loud Program promoting Samoan, Native hawaiian & Pacific Islanders reading material.
Readers are volunteers from community.
Become a Volunteer Reader
use scan code on flyer to sign up.
More information, contact:
Heaven Anoa'i
anoaih@sfusd.edu |
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Calling All Actors & Actresses!!
Samoan Solutions has opened up casting call for Fagogo of 2023!
Here are a few details to take into consideration:
- Will be open to ALL Ages
- Voluntary participation
- Experience is preferred; not required
- Auditions for certain roles will be in place
- Weekend practices will be MANDATORY for all cast members
If you are interested in joining or know someone who may be of interest in participating, do not hesitate to get in touch with Samoan Solutions!
Email: samoansolutions@gmail.com
Social Media: @samoansolutions
Phone: (650) 392-5677 |
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Matua Advisory Council meetings are held every 3rd thursday of the month!
Next meeting is:
March 16th, 2023
6pm-7:30pm
Location:
TBA
For more information, please contact Heaven Anoa'i - anoaih@sfusd.edu
check out M.A.C website!
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SFUSD Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Staff Racial Affinity Series coming at it's last session of the 2022-23 School Year. Save the April 2023 DATE!
Thursday, April 20th 4p-6p
Location TBA
Contact Verna Castro (castrov@sfusd.edu) or UrsulaAnn Siataga (siatagau@sfusd.edu) if you have not received an invitation in your sfusd email. |
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The CAC is excited to join families in SFUSD at the IRC on
Saturday, March 18th at John O'Connell High School.
We would love to have lots of volunteers for this event so come and join us!
Email: cacspedsf.com if you are available! |
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2023 Superintendent's 21st Century Awards
The Superintendent’s 21st Century Award will be granted to six graduating SFUSD seniors who exemplify a particular strength in one or more of the characteristics of the SFUSD Graduate Profile. All SFUSD seniors are eligible for this award regardless of citizenship status. Winners will each receive a $2,000 scholarship and be honored at a ceremony on Wednesday, May 3, 2023.
SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT: $2,000 per student (6 scholarships available)
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Friday, March 17, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
Your checklist for a complete application:
Step 1: Prepare your essay, in less than 1,000 words, describing how you exemplify one of the characteristics in the Graduate Profile and how your SFUSD experience supported your development in this area (we know you may exemplify several, but please select only one to focus on for this essay).
Step 2: Prepare two letters of recommendation. If those writing letters of recommendation prefer to send them directly rather than have the student applying include them as attachments, please email them to sammonk@sfusd.edu, and the applicant should attach a file/s that says "sent directly to Spark".
Step 3: Fill out an application form online and attach your essay and letters of recommendation.
(You may edit responses until 5 p.m. on Friday, March 17, 2023).
If you prefer to submit a paper application or have questions, please email: sammonk@sfusd.edu |
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Samoan Solutions - Lumana'i Education Gift is here! Deadline April 14, 2023 8pm-PST!
4 Gift Categories open to:
- Middle School & High School Students
- High Schooo Seniors & 8th Grade Students entering Private High School
- College Transfer Students
of Samoan Ancestry, Living in The San Francisco Bay Area. Use links below to apply!
These gifts are funded by amazing community members who wish to invest in our students each year; we aim to raise $5000 for the fund. Your contributions ensure the Lumana'i Education Gift is a resource for our community for years to come.
If you are interested in donating to the Lumana'i Education Fund, there are 4 different ways you can donate. Click link below for payment options.
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P.I.E.F.E.S.T. is excited to invite you to our second annual Bay Area Pasifika STEM Fair! We're creating a space where Pacific Islander children, youth, and families can access local STEM resources, participate in STEM challenges, and engage in hands-on STEM activities.
Date: March 11, 2023
Location: LEMO Foundation, 2575 E. Bayshore Rd., Redwood City, CA 94063
Time: 1-5 PM
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1st Annual Sister to Sister. San Mateo County Leadership Conference for middle school & high school Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander girls.
Questions? Contact: Marcelle at mavaldez@aars.org |
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Samoan Community Development Center is hiring!
Open Positions:
- Ala Mai Program Lead (2)
- Academic enrichment program
- Health Educator
- Pasifika Urban Roots Collaborative
- Health & Wellness Engagement
- Mental Heath Specialist (school-based)
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The Struggle Charity Night
"Make Every Step Count"
Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023
5pm - 7pm
The Women's Building
3543 18th Street
San Francisco, Ca 94110
It is a fundraiser! Games & Raffles | Good vibes | DJ | Refreshments, Beer & Wine
RSVP: Julie Hobbs
650.921.8089
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Stay Connected with SFUSD! |
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These monthly newsletters are to support and share information about Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Events, Collective work in Education and Community, SFUSD resources and more!
Thank you for reading!
To check out previous Monthly FASI Newsletters or to subscribe to this newsletter - please visit www.sfusd.edu/fasi.
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